Regional transportation leaders meet in Asheville

Published: Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11:32 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11:32 a.m.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Transportation leaders from across the Southeast are gathering in Asheville to hold discussions and exchange ideas.

The N.C. Department of Transportation is hosting the annual meeting of the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials beginning Saturday. The meeting continues through Wednesday.

This year's theme is "Transportation. The Driving Force of a Strong Economy."

Representatives from 12 state departments of transportation and Puerto Rico, as well as local and federal transportation agencies and private-sector companies, will gather to exchange ideas and best practices through information sessions and panel discussions.

Each state is required to host the conference every 13 years and to have its transportation secretary serve as president that same year. This year marks N.C. Transportation Secretary Tony Tata's turn in that rotation.

<p>ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Transportation leaders from across the Southeast are gathering in Asheville to hold discussions and exchange ideas.</p><p>The N.C. Department of Transportation is hosting the annual meeting of the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials beginning Saturday. The meeting continues through Wednesday.</p><p>This year's theme is "Transportation. The Driving Force of a Strong Economy."</p><p>Representatives from 12 state departments of transportation and Puerto Rico, as well as local and federal transportation agencies and private-sector companies, will gather to exchange ideas and best practices through information sessions and panel discussions.</p><p>Each state is required to host the conference every 13 years and to have its transportation secretary serve as president that same year. This year marks N.C. Transportation Secretary Tony Tata's turn in that rotation.</p>